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Power outage affects more than 1,110 in Fort St. John and surrounding areas
A BC Hydro power outage affected 1,119 BC Hydro customers in the Cecil Lake, Fort St. John and Doig River First Nation areas on December 17th.
A ho ho ho-liday call: Fort St. John families’ opportunity to talk to Santa on Moose FM
Families in Fort St. John can talk to Santa live on Moose FM on December 18th and 19th, 2025.
Swim club coach talks about successes at Sadownik, JP Fiset meets
Inconnu Swim Club team head coach Anton Titov, who said he has seen improved results since taking over the role in fall 2024, talks his club's performances at the Sadownik Memorial Invitational and Edmonton’s JP Fiset Invitational in 2025.
Energeticcity.ca nominated in Canadian Online Publishing Awards
An Energeticcity.ca article about a family who are involved in the Fort St. John Huskies has been named as a finalist in a category for the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA) 2025.
Fort St. John rancher reflects on MasterChef Canada experience following season finale
Despite falling short of winning $100,000 in the finale, Fort St. John's Marianne Smeaton says she is grateful for her time on MasterChef Canada's eighth season.
BCER, First Nations and others ask questions of Dawson Creek’s Peace River pipeline plan amid water supply crisis
Dawson Creek’s proposal for a $100-million water pipeline to a new water source - the Peace River - has been met with both support and criticism in its early engagement.
Fort Nelson First Nation donates $100K for hospital CT scanner
The Fort Nelson Hospital and Healthcare Foundation is hoping to raise $8.2 million for a CT scanner at Fort Nelson General Hospital.
Dawson Creek extends warming centre operation as cold snap continues
Dawson Creek has extended its warming centre - the Nawican Shelter - to January 6th to help the community amid the severe weather conditions.
Court Report: December 8th to 12th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between December 8th to 12th.
More snowfall warnings issued for South Peace and Pine Pass
A further 10 cm of snow is expected in the South Peace region and Pine Pass area on Highway 97 after two to four cm has already fallen.
‘Protect the aesthetics’: Fort St. John adds height and size limits to city signage
Fort St. John council has adopted upper limits for sign sizes, as well as a height limit of 11 meters for all future signage in the city.
OneBC party split over staffer’s ‘disgusting’ views on race and Jews, says ex-leader
British Columbia legislator Dallas Brodie has been removed as leader of OneBC, a party formed by former Conservative MLAs and registered in Fort St. John.
City approves public facilities naming rights policy to unlock $525K in revenue
The City of Fort St. John council has approved a change to its naming rights policy to allow for up to $525,000 in revenue in the future.
Expecting to compete: Hudson’s Hope volleyball coach and mom forms new club
Volleyball coach Amber White formed the Hudson's Hope Volts due to the "passion" she saw from players competing at Hudson’s Hope Elementary-Secondary School.
Fort St. John Public Library seeks community support amid funding challenges
The FSJ Public Library is encouraging residents to donate needed books and DVDs, or monetary contributions through Canada Helps, as part of its 'Be a Star' campaign.
Extra contractors brought in after city blanketed with double average snowfall
Fort St. John has also implemented a new residential snow clearing schedule for the 2025-26 season.
Meet the North Peace Leisure Pool’s two new youth commissioners
Fort St. John has appointed two new youth commissioners to the North Peace Leisure Pool commission, who will bring a local youth voice to the table.
(UPDATE) Taylor’s annual Light-Up Competition returns for 2025
The District of Taylor's 2025 annual Light-Up Competition is set to take place on December 17th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Métis Nation reinstates president after ‘much consideration and clarification’
Mineault had been suspended by the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) after allegations of misconduct in summer 2025, but he has now been reinstated.
Power outage affects more than 1,110 in Fort St. John and surrounding areas
A BC Hydro power outage affected 1,119 BC Hydro customers in the Cecil Lake, Fort St. John and Doig River First Nation areas on December 17th.
A ho ho ho-liday call: Fort St. John families’ opportunity to talk to Santa on Moose FM
Families in Fort St. John can talk to Santa live on Moose FM on December 18th and 19th, 2025.
Swim club coach talks about successes at Sadownik, JP Fiset meets
Inconnu Swim Club team head coach Anton Titov, who said he has seen improved results since taking over the role in fall 2024, talks his club's performances at the Sadownik Memorial Invitational and Edmonton’s JP Fiset Invitational in 2025.
Energeticcity.ca nominated in Canadian Online Publishing Awards
An Energeticcity.ca article about a family who are involved in the Fort St. John Huskies has been named as a finalist in a category for the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA) 2025.
Fort St. John rancher reflects on MasterChef Canada experience following season finale
Despite falling short of winning $100,000 in the finale, Fort St. John's Marianne Smeaton says she is grateful for her time on MasterChef Canada's eighth season.
BCER, First Nations and others ask questions of Dawson Creek’s Peace River pipeline plan amid water supply crisis
Dawson Creek’s proposal for a $100-million water pipeline to a new water source - the Peace River - has been met with both support and criticism in its early engagement.
Fort Nelson First Nation donates $100K for hospital CT scanner
The Fort Nelson Hospital and Healthcare Foundation is hoping to raise $8.2 million for a CT scanner at Fort Nelson General Hospital.
Dawson Creek extends warming centre operation as cold snap continues
Dawson Creek has extended its warming centre - the Nawican Shelter - to January 6th to help the community amid the severe weather conditions.
Court Report: December 8th to 12th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between December 8th to 12th.
More snowfall warnings issued for South Peace and Pine Pass
A further 10 cm of snow is expected in the South Peace region and Pine Pass area on Highway 97 after two to four cm has already fallen.
‘Protect the aesthetics’: Fort St. John adds height and size limits to city signage
Fort St. John council has adopted upper limits for sign sizes, as well as a height limit of 11 meters for all future signage in the city.
OneBC party split over staffer’s ‘disgusting’ views on race and Jews, says ex-leader
British Columbia legislator Dallas Brodie has been removed as leader of OneBC, a party formed by former Conservative MLAs and registered in Fort St. John.
City approves public facilities naming rights policy to unlock $525K in revenue
The City of Fort St. John council has approved a change to its naming rights policy to allow for up to $525,000 in revenue in the future.
Expecting to compete: Hudson’s Hope volleyball coach and mom forms new club
Volleyball coach Amber White formed the Hudson's Hope Volts due to the "passion" she saw from players competing at Hudson’s Hope Elementary-Secondary School.
Fort St. John Public Library seeks community support amid funding challenges
The FSJ Public Library is encouraging residents to donate needed books and DVDs, or monetary contributions through Canada Helps, as part of its 'Be a Star' campaign.
Extra contractors brought in after city blanketed with double average snowfall
Fort St. John has also implemented a new residential snow clearing schedule for the 2025-26 season.
Meet the North Peace Leisure Pool’s two new youth commissioners
Fort St. John has appointed two new youth commissioners to the North Peace Leisure Pool commission, who will bring a local youth voice to the table.
(UPDATE) Taylor’s annual Light-Up Competition returns for 2025
The District of Taylor's 2025 annual Light-Up Competition is set to take place on December 17th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Métis Nation reinstates president after ‘much consideration and clarification’
Mineault had been suspended by the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) after allegations of misconduct in summer 2025, but he has now been reinstated.
